From the British Military, to the polo sidelines (a "chukka" is a seven minute interval of outdoor polo), to Steve McQueen, desert boots have remained a classic in the men's footwear department. Now we're seeing them on women with shorts, jeans and dresses. Some favorites:

Clockwise from top left: Mark McNairy Denim Chukka ($350); The Dustbowl Boot ($99); TOMS 'Desert Botas' Chukka Boot ($68); Opening Ceremony m1 Classic Boot ($355); Mark McNairy Kelly Green Suede Chukka ($375) shown on Levi's Made & Crafted Women's SS12 Collection model; Golden Goose lined boots ($520).